November, Out Like A Lamb. Carrie Ann, Out Like A (insert rock and roll reference here)

Well friends, November was pretty hard on us weather-wise, but things are looking pretty sweet to wrap up the month and kick off December.  They're still clearing mud off Highway 19 near Port McNeill and I imagine a few American visitors had their Thanksgiving weekend travel plans altered by the wind and rain.  Good news is the BC Lions kicked but in Vancouver last night to win the Grey Cup, The Canucks have put together a little winning streak and this week's weather looks pretty swell for this time of year.

On the Long Beach Radio front or afternoon gal Carrie Ann is no more, last Friday was her last show. Now she's packing up and heading back to Ol' Prairie.  If you have some parting words for Carrie Ann feel free to comment below and I'll make sure she gets them.  Here are a few interviews, videos and other silliness from her time here.






Have fun out East Carrie.

Thanks for Listening to Long Beach Radio, Geoff

Jingle Into Christmas in Tofino 2011!!!

It's here, and despite stormy conditions I'm still sure lots of people will be out shopping local and visiting their friends and neighbours. I speak, of course, of Jingle Into Christmas.... It's Tofino's own little "Black Friday" (only without the irrational behavior)

Here's the basic idea, local business will be open into the evening with warming refreshments and great deals to encourage folks to get their holiday shopping done right here on the coast. Shopping local this time of year saves you the hassle of winter driving and helps keep the local economy rolling.

Here's a list of some of the events, sales and fun going on around Tofino tonight;

At Long Beach Radio we'll be broadcasting some Holiday Cheer from the afternoon til the Canucks game starting at 6pm. Scroll to the bottom of this post for a taste of what's gonna happen.

The Tofino Legion hosts a Turkey Dinner tonight starting at 4pm, a great start to your jingling and a nice chance to catch up with friends and family

The Wildside Grill has a charity BBQ with gingerbread cookies and proceeds going to the food bank. Also, Santa will be down at the Wildside Grill for some photos

Rubio, who just opened in Tofino after being in Uclulet for a few years will be open til midnight with 10% offf storewide

Jamie's Whaling Station will be open til 10 Friday and 4 Saturday with 10% - 60% off

Knits By The Sea will have 15% off Friday and 10% off on Saturday

Tofino Tech has opened a storefront location under SOBO that will be worth checking out. They've got deals on computer and high tech goodies like Hard Drives and USB memory sticks and it's a good chance to see a (sort of) new west coast business

Reflecting Spirit Gallery is open til 10pm tonight and you could win a $100 gift certificate in addition to %10 off storewide and bigger savings on select items

Stormlight Outfitters has 25% off all Outdoor Research apparel

Tofino Fishing and Trading has 20% off the entire stock

Method Marine has heaters and accessories for 20-30% off

Sacred Stone Spa will have 25% off all retail products and free chair massages

Mermaid Tales Books has games and draws for prizes and discounts, sounds like fun

The Treehouse Gift Shop has 25% off storewide except books at 15% all weekend

Studio One has up to 25% off retail, open til 9 tonight

Ocean Outfitters & COVET boutique; Books 10% off, Frank Armich Woodwork 25% off, Almost Everything Else 30% off

Those are just a few... Long Beach Surf Shop usually has a fun party going on and we'll add to the list through the day.

















Hope you tune in, and you can bet we'll do it all again next week for Uclulet's Midnight Madness.

Thanks for listening to Long Beach Radio -Geoff

Multi-Day Storm Warning In Effect

I've been talking about it quite a bit today but here's the official text from Parks Canada regarding the storm that is expected to roll in tonight.
Parks Canada has issued a storm event
advisory, warning the public to use caution on beaches, shorelines and
ocean waters in the park on Wednesday, November 23rd to Friday, November 25
th.

During this time period, storm-force winds are expected to reach up to 90
kilometres an hour and storm swells are forecasted to reach up to 8 meters
in height, according to Environment Canada. These conditions could results
in flooded parking lots, fallen trees, floating logs, and extremely
dangerous surf conditions. The most dangerous period of the day is likely
to be at high tide around mid-morning.

Visitors interested in viewing the storm are advised to use the following
safe locations:

  ·  Kwisitis Visitor Centre’s Observation Deck  at Wickaninnish Beach
  ·  Florencia Bay Lookout


Depending of the severity of the storm, select beach parking lots and beach
areas in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve may be temporarily closed to
protect public safety. An updated Information Bulletin will be issued if
any closures are necessary. Until that time, all areas of Pacific Rim
National Park Reserve remain open.


Information:
Dave McVetty
Superintendent
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
250-266-1384

Stay dry and don't get blown away. Thanks for listening to Long Beach Radio

Tofino Legion Shows in Jeopardy?

The Tofino Legion may be facing some big changes in the next little while.  It's use for concerts and other similar events is being challenged based on it's special license and how that license is being applied.  Here's a quote from the promoter who put together many of the great events that have gone down at the Legion in the past 10 years. (originally published on Facebook)

"Hi everyone, please get involved in this. The liquour control board is trying to shut down the legion as our gathering location for live shows in Tofino. If we all get involved and become members of the legion then there is nothing they can do.

If we dont succeed in doing this then the legion will be closed as a venue. We have all had amazing nights there and seen amazing bands. We will have special privileges for members such as ticket hold backs on sold out shows for members only.

The legion is an integral part of our community and it would be sad for us to lose it for such events. The legion has also been there for us in our times of need to pay tribute to those in our community that we have lost. Get involved, tell your friends. Please like this, repost this, or whatever you can to help spread the word."

*Links to Facebook event page mentioned in quote removed*

Here's hoping something can be made to work or a new venue can be found.

*Links and other content of this post was edited March 24, 2013 at the request of someone referenced in it*

Thanks for listening to Long Beach Radio.

Democracy, Delayed Ferries and Dangerous Roads

Here's a very quick blog update for you all;

Wanna know the election results? Westerly News has the news here: http://www2.canada.com/westerly/story.html?id=a5fe7bc7-8c85-4863-a961-f1bbf4dc294e

Roads are pretty bad today, more info here:
http://www.drivebc.ca/#mapView&z=9&ll=49.29146%2C-124.90277

And some ferries have been delayed today by stormy weather, more info here:
http://www.bcferries.com/current_conditions/actualDepartures.html

Travel safe friends, Thanks for listening to Long Beach Radio

Municipal Elections This Weekend

Don't forget to vote this weekend, elections are on Saturday, here are some details from our "The West Coast Votes" features we've been working on over the weeks.

BC Municipal Elections take place Saturday, November 19th. Tofino and Ucluelet will elect Mayors and councillors to serve from December 2011 to December 2014.  We will have various candidates from both communities joins us live, over the phone, or in recorded statements over the coming weeks. Tune in Monday- Thursday mornings after the 9 am news or find the recording of their visits archived here after the fact.  More information on voting can be found at http://www.tofino.ca/ and http://www.ucluelet.ca/

If you are a candidate who would like to arrange a short interview or prepared statement for broadcast on Long Beach Radio contact Geoff via email: Geoff@longbeachradio.ca or cell phone (250) 266 2400.  Long Beach Radio does not endorse any particular candidate(s)

Tofino Candidates

Following are the candidates for Tofino in the order they were published in a letter at http://www.tofino.ca/  Their names will be followed by their audio as heard on Long Beach Radio once it is available. Voting in Tofino will take place on November 19th from 8am to 8pm at the Council Chambers, 380 Campbell Street. Advanced polling in November 9th, same hours, same place.

Candidates for the office of Mayor:

Perry Schmunk, 967 Jensen’s Bay, Tofino

Direct Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE5zKaNFIG8

Michael Tilitzky, 1374 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino

Direct link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EuPTi7VS_4

Candidates for the offices of Councillor:

Catherine Louise Thicke, 351 Tonquin Park Road, Tofino

Direct Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFJM7Djscro

Stephen Ashton, 26 Wickaninnish Island, Tofino BC

Garth Richard Cameron, 659 Parlee Place, Tofino BC

Direct Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi28WR4PAsw

Dorothy Anne Baert, 701 Campbell Street, Tofino BC

Eileen Dorothy Floody, 250 First Street, Tofino BC

Direct Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCKJFQT0FmU

Duncan Wharrie McMaster, 1254 Lynn Road, Tofino BC

Direct Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIWCrojI11E

Bernard Paul Kromka, 835 Campbell Street, Tofino BC

Direct Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gboZwh06to

Allen H. Anderson, 1320 Lynn Road, Tofino BC

Samantha McBride, 700 Ocean Park Drive, Tofino BC

Direct Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZavoUOqLR4

Roderick Brian Cameron, 1294 Lynn Road, Tofino BC

Direct Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPs32OJ954s

Raymond John Thorogood, 310 Olsen Road, Tofino BC  
 
Here is a video of the opening statement in the Tofino all candidates forum held in late October courtesy of Tofino Tech

Tofino Municipal Election All Candidates Oct 26, 2011 from TofinoTech on Vimeo.

Ucluelet Candidates
 
Following are the candidates for Ucluelet in the order they were published in a letter at http://www.ucluet.ca/ Their names will be followed by their audio as heard on Long Beach Radio once it is available. Voting in Ucluelet will take place on November 19th from 8am to 8pm at the Ucluelet Community Center, 500 Matterson Drive. Advanced polling in November 9th, same hours, same place. Contact The District Of Ucluelet for further info.
 
Candidates For The Office of Mayor

Eric RUSSCHER, 1877 Cedar Grove Place Ucluelet, BC

Bill IRVING, 371 Marine DriveUcluelet, BC

Direct Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxNcbqrHYEE

Nigel Brooks PEER, 1449 Victoria Road Ucluelet, BC

Candidates For The Offices Of Councillor

Randy OLIWA, 1150 Rupert Road Ucluelet, BC

Dario CORLAZZOLI, 1165 Rupert Road Ucluelet, BC

Geoff LYONS, 190 Alder Street Ucluelet, BC

Derek DRAKE, 1317 Victoria Road Ucluelet, BC

Myles MORRISON, 1497 Victoria Road Ucluelet, BC

Direct Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1kaN02s-rQ

Please plan to vote and play your part in the future of our west coast.

The West Coast Remembers, 2011

Friday is Remembrance Day. In order to pay tribute to the veterans of the world's many struggles people around the world will pause to consider their sacrifices.  On Long Beach Radio we have a prepared ceremony that will run around 11am to commemorate the day, including a moment of silence.  If you are able to attend we strongly encourage you to participate in this years remembrance ceremonies being held in Ucluelet.  Here's the basic itinerary;

10am Church Service at The Holy Family Church (1663 Peninsula Road) followed by
The Colour Party March to the cenotaph at the Army, Navy, Airforc Hall (1708 Peninsula Road) for a wreath laying ceremony starting around 10:45
Refreshments to follow

I played this song to finish the morning show today. I hope you find it helps you to remember.


Thanks for Listening To Long Beach Radio, Geoff

November Fun

Lots of things coming up in the next few weeks, let's have a look at life in Tofino and Ucluelet in November.

It's this itchiest month of the year, Movember is underway!! Once I've got some face fuzz worth showing off I'll post a picture.

Clayoquot Oyster Festival is coming up on the weekend of the 18th, 19th. Find out more at http://www.oystergala.com/

Wil and CR Avery are rocking the Tofino Legion tomorrow (Saturday Nov. 5) tune in tomorrow around 5 for a chat and performance from Wil.  More on Wil @ http://www.ibreakstrings.com/

November eleventh is Rememberance Day. Ceremonies this year will be at The Army Navy Air Force Club in Ukee.

Municipal elections are November 19th. More info on our "The West Coast Votes" page. Link above with all the other links to our other pages.

Canuck play Blues at 5pm, we'll have the game right here or check it out at The Weigh West and stick around for live music from Roland Barrett.  Why might hear from Roland this afternoon.

Thanks for listening to Long Beach Radio

Partial Service Interruption

Internet service in our studio went offline this morning around 7:30 local time. So our webcast and the Ucluelet signal are offline until it returns. Our apologies and thanks for your patience. If you are in Ucluelet you may be able to pick up our Tofino signal at 90.1 FM.
Thanks for listening to Long Beach Radio

Ucluelet Candidates Debate Tonight at The Ucluelet Community Center

Uclutians! Plan to be at The Ucluelet Community Center tonight at 7 for a candidates debate. More info about the upcoming election is available by clicking on "The West Coast Votes" link above. 

Movember Mustache (or more like baby-face) pictures tomorrow.

Thanks for listening to Long Beach Radio.

Movember 1st and The Local Election

Hi all. It's Movember 1st so you can expect to see photos of me looking like a 12 year old girl over the next week or so then creepy photos of my 'mo for the last 2 weeks of Movemeber.  We'll get further into that in a bit. For now I want to focus on the upcoming election.

Above you'll see a link that says The West Coast Votes click on that or HERE and you'll be whisked off to a land where we've posted some info about the upcoming elections. Over the next few weeks we will be interviewing any candidates that would like to participate. In addition to airing the interviews on Monday through Thursday mornings after the 9am news we will be posting the interviews on our "The West Coast Votes" page so you can re-listen to them.  Candidates should have already recieved an invitation for these interviews via email. If you are a candidate and you have not recieved such an email please contact me geoff@longbeachradio.ca or on my cell at (250) 266 2400 so we can make arrangements.

Thanks for listening To Long Beach Radio, Geoff